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The US Open 2025 is set to bring the curtain down on the Grand Slam season, once again gathering the world’s best tennis players at the iconic Flushing Meadows in New York. Running from 24 August to 7 September, the hard-court major promises two weeks of high-intensity battles, dramatic storylines, and unforgettable moments.
The tournament, first held in Newport in 1881, has since evolved into one of the sport’s most prestigious events. Today, the US Open stands as a stage where legends are crowned and future stars rise, with Stacey Allaster serving as the tournament director.
Players to watch at the US Open 2025
This year’s draw features a stellar lineup, headlined by defending champion Jannik Sinner, 2022 winner Carlos Alcaraz, and four-time champion Novak Djokovic. Other top names set to compete include Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Jack Draper, Holger Rune, Andrey Rublev, Ben Shelton, and Lorenzo Musetti.
With a mix of seasoned champions and hungry rising stars, the stage is perfectly set for new rivalries and potential history-making runs.
Key dates and match schedule
Fans will have plenty of action to look forward to, with both qualifying and main draw matches spread across two weeks.
Qualifying Rounds: 18 – 21 August (11 a.m. start)
Main Draw: 24 August – 7 September (11 a.m. & 7 p.m. sessions)
Men’s Singles Draw: 21 August, 12 p.m.
Men’s Doubles Draw: 27 August, 6 p.m.
Mixed Doubles Begins: 19 August | Final: 20 August
Doubles Begins: 29 August | Final: 6 September
Singles Final: 7 September, 2 p.m.
The schedule ensures an action-packed fortnight leading up to the much-anticipated men’s and women’s singles finals.
Prize money and ranking points at stake
The total prize pool for the US Open 2025 is $40,412,800, maintaining its status as one of the richest tournaments on the ATP and WTA calendars.
Singles
Winner: $5,000,000 / 2,000 points
Finalist: $2,500,000 / 1,200 points
Semi-finalist: $1,260,000 / 720 points
Quarter-finalist: $660,000 / 360 points
Early-round payouts range from $400,000 (Round of 16) to $110,000 (Round of 128).
Doubles (per pair)
Winner: $1,000,000 / 2,000 points
Finalist: $500,000 / 1,200 points
Semi-finalist: $250,000 / 720 points
The lucrative prize fund underscores the high stakes for players vying for the final Slam of the year.
US Open records and legacy highlights
Over the decades, the US Open has produced record-setting champions and unforgettable milestones.
Most Singles Titles: Jimmy Connors (5), Pete Sampras (5), Roger Federer (5)
Most Doubles Titles: Mike Bryan (6)
Oldest Champion: Novak Djokovic (36, in 2023)
Youngest Champion: Pete Sampras (19, in 1990)
Highest-Ranked Champions: A string of world No. 1s including Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Sinner (2024)
Lowest-Ranked Champion: Andre Agassi (No. 20, in 1994)
Last American Champion: Andy Roddick in 2003
Most Match Wins: Jimmy Connors (98)
These records showcase the tournament’s rich history, while also reminding fans of the unpredictability and drama that defines the US Open.
What to expect in 2025
With Sinner looking to defend his crown, Alcaraz aiming for redemption, and Djokovic still chasing history, the 2025 US Open is shaping up as one of the most exciting editions in recent memory. Whether it’s a new champion emerging or a veteran etching another page into tennis history, Flushing Meadows will once again be the heartbeat of world tennis this August and September.
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